Immigration settlement patterns crucial for Canada’s regional development, new report finds
A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute reveals that Canada’s immigration success hinges not only on the number of immigrants but also on their settlement locations. Author Daniel Hiebert emphasizes that current immigration patterns, which favour major urban centers, may exacerbate regional disparities despite programs like Provincial Nominee Programs. The study suggests a multi-stage […]
IRCC refunds surge to $1.68M amid processing delays, marking a significant increase in immigration service fee returns
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reported a substantial increase in service fee reimbursements, reaching $1.68 million in the last fiscal year compared to just $72,000 in the previous period. This surge stems from the implementation of the Service Fees Act in 2021, which mandates automatic refunds when processing times exceed standard deadlines. The […]
IRCC conducted Express Entry draw #349 for healthcare and social services occupations
On June 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year for candidates working in healthcare and social services occupations. In round #349, IRCC issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the cut-off score was 504 points (6 points lower than the last draw). The tie-breaking […]
Healthcare crisis demands more Express Entry draws to address critical shortages
Canada’s healthcare system faces a critical breaking point as a severe shortage of medical professionals leads to deadly patient wait times. With over 74,000 Canadians dying on healthcare waitlists since 2018, experts argue that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) must expedite Healthcare Express Entry Draws to address the 143,695 job vacancies in the sector. […]
IRCC announced a major immigration system overhaul
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled comprehensive measures to strengthen the integrity of its immigration system. The landmark reforms include ending the practice of ‘flagpoling’ at US-Canada borders, introducing legislative amendments for visa cancellations in cases of mass fraud, streamlining the asylum process, and implementing significant changes to the Express Entry system. A […]
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